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as in rooms
an area within a building that has been set apart from surrounding space by a wall
a jail cell
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as in chambers
one of the parts into which an enclosed space is divided
cells in a honeycomb
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as in affiliates
a local unit of an organization
his mission was to locate and infiltrate the terrorist cell that was believed to be hiding in the city
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Recent Examples of cells
In these cases, the body's immune cells mistakenly attack breast tissue instead of fighting infection.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Inside, lymph nodes are packed with immune cells like T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells that communicate, train, and multiply in response to threats.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
These particles carry proteins and compounds that help cells heal and communicate with each other.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Scientists tested more than 300 combinations of growth factors, small molecules, and metabolites to develop the cells of Nicobar pigeons, the closest relative to the dodo.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Red light therapy has been shown to stimulate the mitochondria in our cells to produce more energy so our cells can function optimally.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
Inside, lymph nodes are packed with immune cells like T cells, B cells, and dendritic cells that communicate, train, and multiply in response to threats.
—New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025
These particles carry proteins and compounds that help cells heal and communicate with each other.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
Scientists tested more than 300 combinations of growth factors, small molecules, and metabolites to develop the cells of Nicobar pigeons, the closest relative to the dodo.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Red light therapy has been shown to stimulate the mitochondria in our cells to produce more energy so our cells can function optimally.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
By my count, there were at least a dozen more cells in Miami alone.
—Martin Suarez, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2025
Your immune system forms memory cells to remember what to do with each thing and plasma cells to quickly secrete antibodies specifically against things that were recognized as bad.
—Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
While Syria's new rulers -- led by the Islamist former insurgent group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham -- have pursued IS cells since taking power, some fear a breakdown in overall security that could allow the group to stage a resurgence.
—arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cells
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Years later, a graduate student had collected samples of the cheese from its aging caves – damp, dark rooms cut into the hillside – and brought them back to the lab, where Wolfe noticed the change in appearance.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
20 Sep. 2025
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Some rooms offer views of the Phoenix city skyline; others offer views of South Mountain.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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The rescission fails if both chambers do not pass the rescission bill within that time frame.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Uncertainty ahead as lawmakers leave Washington Both chambers of Congress are out of session next week because of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hours later, Nexstar Media Group announced its ABC affiliates would pre-empt Kimmel’s show.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Major advertisers fled Maher’s show, and several ABC affiliates dropped it.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The behemoth is equipped with only 10 guest cabins, prioritizing amenities and entertaining space over accommodation.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
19 Sep. 2025
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The property was owned in the 1800s by one of the early Big Sur settler families, the Pfeiffers, who operated a lodge and cabins for visitors who came by stagecoach.—
Paul Rogers,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for non-violence.—
Grace Sandman,
ABC News,
14 Sep. 2025
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Alex Clark, the host of a wellness podcast for Turning Point USA, said Saturday on X that the organization is receiving lots of inbound interest about launching new chapters.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yeti Crossroads Packing Cube These Yeti packing cubes come in three sizes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Sep. 2025
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Top with water and freeze, then transfer the cubes to a resealable plastic bag.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Youbeien Crib Mobiles Recalled Over Battery Ingestion Hazard Youbeien crib mobiles, sold on Amazon by GKKBSJ, have been recalled due to unsafe battery compartments in their remote controls.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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To find their rewards, dogs must spin and navigate three layers of food compartments.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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From mid-November through March, manatees make their way from the gulf and ocean into warmer spring-fed rivers and bays.—
Nicholas DeRenzo,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Behind that right side panel is the below assortment of cables, cable grommets, drive trays, and mounting bays.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Cells.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cells. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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